Question

A 34-year-old woman attends for contraception. She smokes 20 cigarettes per day, has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and experiences migraines with aura. She is otherwise well. Which is the most appropriate contraceptive method to recommend?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

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Combined hormonal patch

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Combined vaginal ring

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No hormonal contraception due to smoking

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman attends for contraception. She smokes 20 cigarettes per day, has a BMI of 32 kg/m² and experiences migraines with aura. She is otherwise well. Which is the most appropriate contraceptive method to recommend?